Song 84 and Prayer

Opening Comments (3 min. or less)

“Learn From the Illustration of the Ten Minas”: (10 min.)

• Lu 19:12, 13​—“A man of noble birth” told his slaves to do business until he returned (jy 232 ¶2-4)

• Lu 19:16-19​—The faithful slaves had different abilities, but each one of them received a reward (jy 232 ¶7)

• Lu 19:20-24​—A wicked slave who failed to work experienced loss (jy 233 ¶1)

Digging for Spiritual Gems: (8 min.)

• Lu 19:43​—How were Jesus’ words fulfilled? (“fortification of pointed stakes” study note on Lu 19:43, nwtsty)

• Lu 20:38​—How does Jesus’ statement strengthen our confidence in the resurrection? (“for they are all living to him” study note on Lu 20:38, nwtsty)

• What has this week’s Bible reading taught you about Jehovah?

• What other spiritual gems have you discovered in this week’s Bible reading?

Bible Reading: (4 min. or less) Lu 19:11-27

Initial Call: (2 min. or less) Use the sample conversation.

First Return Visit Video: (5 min.) Play and discuss the video.

Talk: (6 min. or less) w14 8/15 29-30​—Theme: Do Jesus’ Words Recorded at Luke 20:34-36 Refer to the Earthly Resurrection?

Song 83

“Improving Our Skills in the Ministry​—Navigating JW.ORG”: (15 min.) Discussion. Play the video.

Congregation Bible Study: (30 min.) jy chap. 33

Review Followed by Preview of Next Week (3 min.)

Song 116 and Prayer